Subject was in possession of a privately manufactured firearm.
Gaithersburg, MD – 32-year-old Drimitri Lemaire, of Takoma Park, has been arrested and charged with multiple handgun charges, following a traffic stop on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Community Action Team were conducting an investigation in the area of Cornet Ct., following a community complaint of illegal drug activity in the neighborhood.
Through the course the investigation, officers saw a Hyundai Kona make multiple traffic violations and conducted a traffic stop.
(photo courtesy of Montgomery County Police)
During the traffic stop, officers saw a handgun with an extended magazine in the front passengers’ crossbody bag, in plain view. Officers determined the handgun to be a privately manufactured firearm. The passenger, Lemaire, was placed under arrested without incident.
Lemaire was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit where he is currently being held without bond.
